Transferring from a Virginia Community College
William & Mary welcomes applications from students transferring from Virginia's Community College System (VCCS). In addition to regular transfer admission, VCCS students also have the option to apply for guaranteed admission to W&M through either Guaranteed Admission or Co-Enrollment Program with VPCC.
Application Checklist
To apply to W&M, you must submit the following:
- The Common App for transfer students– To find our institution, please search for "William & Mary" with the ampersand symbol.
- If you are a VCCS student pursuing guaranteed admission, you must submit a Letter of Intent.
- If you've completed less than 24 post-secondary credit house, you must submit your high school transcript and, if applicable, an official copy of the GED certificate with scores.
- Transcript(s) from all colleges and universities attended.
- Mid-Term Report or Mid-Semester Grade Snapshot.'
Optional Application Materials
- Standardized test scores including TOEFL, Duolingo or IELTS scores which are strongly recommended for international and non-native English speakers.
- If you are a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia and are seeking in-state tuition privileges, you must complete the application questions pertaining to in-state tuition on the Common App which will be submitted to the Office of the University Registrar.
- If you wish to apply as a part-time (Flexible Degree Track status) student, be sure to select this option within the Common App. You will be prompted to provide a brief explanation as to why part-time status is requested. This option is limited to students who currently live within 30 miles of campus and have approved reasoning.
Submitting Your Application
Even when you meet all the requirements for guaranteed admission, and are co-enrolled, you must complete the application to W&M.
We recognize that some students may not meet the requirements spelled out in the Guaranteed Admission Agreement. You may still be considered for admission by following the standard transfer student application procedure. Students transferring from a community college with a transfer-oriented associate degree and a cumulative GPA above 3.5 in the last year are generally competitive applicants.
If you have not completed the associate's degree, admission to W&M is not guaranteed. To be a competitive candidate, you should have a well-rounded program of study and a cumulative GPA of around 3.4 in VCCS. You should plan your college courses carefully using the VCCS Course Equivalencies (pdf) to maximize the course credits that can transfer to W&M.
